Company:
LGN HOSPITALITY
Location: Mystic
Closing Date: 24/10/2024
Salary: £125 - £150 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
IMMEDIATE OPENING for an experienced Director of Sales near Mystic, Connecticut. Salary $75K with quarterly bonus plan of up to 25% of earnings. $50 Monthly cell phone allowance and Medical reimbursement/Contribution of $500 monthly.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2+ years of experience as a Hotel Director of Sales with Hilton system experience
- A proven track record of at least 4+ years demonstrating exceptional sales achievements
- Proficiency in the English language
- Reliable transportation a must
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills, with experience in ONQ, RNI & Delphi.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Outstanding interpersonal abilities and an unwavering commitment to delivering excellent customer service
- Proficiency in effective communication across all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated expertise in propelling the sales process forward
- Exceptional skills in listening, negotiation, and presentation
- Empowering leadership style, capable of inspiring and guiding teams
- Ease in capability of multitasking and excelling under pressure
- Organized and detailed
Job Description:
- Take charge of leading, directing, coordinating, and overseeing group and corporate transient sales in all facets of sales-related endeavours
- Foster growth within existing accounts while proactively generating new business to surpass budgetary expectations, thereby optimizing revenue and profitability
- Nourish and maintain relationships with current accounts, cultivating enduring partnerships
- Formulate innovative sales and marketing strategies tailored to each designated hotel
- Collaborate closely with the rest of the sales team, revenue management, and Hotel General Manager to ensure properties thrive in profitability while maintaining guest satisfaction
- Cultivate strong partnerships with sales coordinator and Hotel General Manager at assigned locations to facilitate the acquisition of group business across diverse segments, including corporate transient clientele
- Provide comprehensive training and support to sales coordinator to ensure their performance aligns with Hilton brand standards
- Establish and implement effective sales strategies that drive property-wide goals for both rate and occupancy
- Create and execute an annual marketing plan addressing sales strategies and budget objectives
- Develop an in-depth understanding of hotel operations, including room types, meeting capacities, service offerings, and unique property attributes
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of market dynamics, encompassing competitors, economic trends, and supply and demand factors
- Proactively reach out to secure new business, advancing regional revenue goals
- Attain monthly revenue targets for room and banquet sales, setting an example for the team and offering guidance in meeting assigned objectives
- Focus efforts on specific accounts, markets, or segments through proactive solicitation and thorough account saturation
- Actively participate in local networking organizations, community events, and industry gatherings, effectively representing River Link Hotels with professionalism and distinction
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Paid time off
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- previous Dir of Sales: 2 years (Required)
- ONQ, RNI & Delphi.: 1 year (Preferred)
- Hilton Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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